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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.53, 1,379.98 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.53, 1,379.98 and 343.27 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.53 : 1,379.98 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.53/1,379.98 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.53x = 1,379.98 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.53x = 473,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,705.73/920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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