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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.38, 1,380.13 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.38, 1,380.13 and 334.97 is: 502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.38 : 1,380.13 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.38/1,380.13 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.38x = 1,380.13 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.38x = 462,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,302.15/920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.29

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