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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.64, 1,380.60 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.64, 1,380.60 and 335.52 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.64 : 1,380.60 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.64/1,380.60 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.64x = 1,380.60 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.64x = 463,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,218.91/920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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