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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.44, 1,381.27 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.44, 1,381.27 and 343.31 is: 515.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.44 : 1,381.27 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.44/1,381.27 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.44x = 1,381.27 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.44x = 474,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,206.40/920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.20

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