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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.54, 1,380.32 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.54, 1,380.32 and 335.32 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.54 : 1,380.32 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.54/1,380.32 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.54x = 1,380.32 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.54x = 462,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,848.90/920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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