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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.44, 1,380.44 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.44, 1,380.44 and 372.76 is: 559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.44 : 1,380.44 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.44/1,380.44 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.44x = 1,380.44 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.44x = 514,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,572.81/920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.05

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