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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,380.60 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,380.60 and 372.96 is: 559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,380.60 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,380.60 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,380.60 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 514,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,908.58/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.37

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