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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.35, 1,380.59 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.35, 1,380.59 and 262.29 is: 393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.35 : 1,380.59 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.35/1,380.59 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.35x = 1,380.59 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.35x = 362,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,114.95/920.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.45

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