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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.35, 1,380.04 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.35, 1,380.04 and 372.38 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.35 : 1,380.04 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.35/1,380.04 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.35x = 1,380.04 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.35x = 513,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,899.30/920.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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