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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.80, 1,380.76 and 358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.80, 1,380.76 and 358.19 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.80 : 1,380.76 = 358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.80/1,380.76 = 358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.80x = 1,380.76 × 358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.80x = 494,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,574.42/920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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