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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.30, 1,380.58 and 335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.30, 1,380.58 and 335.23 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.30 : 1,380.58 = 335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.30/1,380.58 = 335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.30x = 1,380.58 × 335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.30x = 462,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,803.25/920.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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