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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.07, 1,380.17 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.07, 1,380.17 and 372.24 is: 558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.07 : 1,380.17 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.07/1,380.17 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.07x = 1,380.17 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.07x = 513,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,754.48/920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.39

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