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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.35, 1,380.23 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.35, 1,380.23 and 303.92 is: 455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.35 : 1,380.23 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.35/1,380.23 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.35x = 1,380.23 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.35x = 419,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,471.08/920.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.77

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