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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.28, 1,380.50 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.28, 1,380.50 and 335.44 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.28 : 1,380.50 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.28/1,380.50 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.28x = 1,380.50 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.28x = 463,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,066.34/920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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