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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,380.68 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,380.68 and 372.50 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,380.68 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,380.68 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,380.68 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 514,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,303.30/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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