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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.50, 1,379.70 and 400.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.50, 1,379.70 and 400.36 is: 600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.50 : 1,379.70 = 400.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.50/1,379.70 = 400.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.50x = 1,379.70 × 400.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.50x = 552,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,376.69/920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.08

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