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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.26, 1,379.74 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.26, 1,379.74 and 372.28 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.26 : 1,379.74 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.26/1,379.74 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.26x = 1,379.74 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.26x = 513,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,649.61/920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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