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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.13, 1,380.20 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.13, 1,380.20 and 371.94 is: 557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.13 : 1,380.20 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.13/1,380.20 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.13x = 1,380.20 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.13x = 513,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,344.55/920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.90

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