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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,380.72 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,380.72 and 335.60 is: 503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,380.72 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,380.72 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,380.72 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 463,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,369.63/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.32

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