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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.50, 1,380.76 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.50, 1,380.76 and 343.38 is: 515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.50 : 1,380.76 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.50/1,380.76 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.50x = 1,380.76 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.50x = 474,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,125.37/920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.07

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