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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.06, 1,380.71 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.06, 1,380.71 and 372.30 is: 558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.06 : 1,380.71 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.06/1,380.71 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.06x = 1,380.71 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.06x = 514,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,034.09/920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.70

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