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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,380.93 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,380.93 and 343.30 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,380.93 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,380.93 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,380.93 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 474,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,073.27/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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