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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.29, 1,380.03 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.29, 1,380.03 and 372.46 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.29 : 1,380.03 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.29/1,380.03 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.29x = 1,380.03 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.29x = 514,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,005.97/920.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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