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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,380.51 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,380.51 and 343.22 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,380.51 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,380.51 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,380.51 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 473,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,811.74/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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