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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.24, 1,380.68 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.24, 1,380.68 and 343.20 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.24 : 1,380.68 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.24/1,380.68 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.24x = 1,380.68 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.24x = 473,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,849.38/920.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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