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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.43, 1,379.48 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.43, 1,379.48 and 372.30 is: 557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.43 : 1,379.48 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.43/1,379.48 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.43x = 1,379.48 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.43x = 513,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,578.54/920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.98

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