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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.20, 1,380.24 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.20, 1,380.24 and 334.96 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.20 : 1,380.24 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.20/1,380.24 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.20x = 1,380.24 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.20x = 462,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,325.19/920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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