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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.61, 1,381.05 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.61, 1,381.05 and 335.64 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.61 : 1,381.05 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.61/1,381.05 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.61x = 1,381.05 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.61x = 463,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,535.62/920.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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