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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.66, 1,380.12 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.66, 1,380.12 and 335.51 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.66 : 1,380.12 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.66/1,380.12 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.66x = 1,380.12 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.66x = 463,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,050.73/920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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