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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.80, 1,381.33 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.80, 1,381.33 and 335.73 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.80 : 1,381.33 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.80/1,381.33 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.80x = 1,381.33 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.80x = 463,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,753.92/920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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