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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.24, 1,380.98 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.24, 1,380.98 and 343.12 is: 514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.24 : 1,380.98 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.24/1,380.98 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.24x = 1,380.98 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.24x = 473,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,841.86/920.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.91

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