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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.43, 1,380.20 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.43, 1,380.20 and 372.20 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.43 : 1,380.20 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.43/1,380.20 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.43x = 1,380.20 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.43x = 513,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,701.68/920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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