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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.70, 1,380.15 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.70, 1,380.15 and 343.17 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.70 : 1,380.15 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.70/1,380.15 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.70x = 1,380.15 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.70x = 473,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,626.08/920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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