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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.13, 1,379.46 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.13, 1,379.46 and 372.57 is: 558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.13 : 1,379.46 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.13/1,379.46 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.13x = 1,379.46 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.13x = 513,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,945.41/920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.56

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