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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.48, 1,381.10 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.48, 1,381.10 and 372.52 is: 558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.48 : 1,381.10 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.48/1,381.10 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.48x = 1,381.10 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.48x = 514,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,489.33/920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.94

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