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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.26, 1,381.75 and 373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.26, 1,381.75 and 373.51 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.26 : 1,381.75 = 373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.26/1,381.75 = 373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.26x = 1,381.75 × 373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.26x = 516,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,097.44/920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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