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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.09, 1,380.13 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.09, 1,380.13 and 372.27 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.09 : 1,380.13 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.09/1,380.13 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.09x = 1,380.13 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.09x = 513,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,786.64/920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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