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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.28, 1,380.24 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.28, 1,380.24 and 335.16 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.28 : 1,380.24 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.28/1,380.24 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.28x = 1,380.24 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.28x = 462,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,601.24/920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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