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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.89, 1,380.91 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.89, 1,380.91 and 335.48 is: 503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.89 : 1,380.91 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.89/1,380.91 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.89x = 1,380.91 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.89x = 463,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,269.46/920.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.07

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