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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.22, 1,380.63 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.22, 1,380.63 and 372.10 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.22 : 1,380.63 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.22/1,380.63 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.22x = 1,380.63 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.22x = 513,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,732.42/920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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