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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.51, 1,381.76 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.51, 1,381.76 and 373.06 is: 559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.51 : 1,381.76 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.51/1,381.76 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.51x = 1,381.76 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.51x = 515,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,472.87/920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.98

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