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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.39, 1,380.74 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.39, 1,380.74 and 335.43 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.39 : 1,380.74 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.39/1,380.74 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.39x = 1,380.74 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.39x = 463,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,139.94/920.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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