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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.45, 1,380.51 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.45, 1,380.51 and 335.42 is: 503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.45 : 1,380.51 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.45/1,380.51 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.45x = 1,380.51 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.45x = 463,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,054.12/920.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.08

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