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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.53, 1,381.04 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.53, 1,381.04 and 335.58 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.53 : 1,381.04 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.53/1,381.04 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.53x = 1,381.04 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.53x = 463,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,449.40/920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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