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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.54, 1,380.67 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.54, 1,380.67 and 372.59 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.54 : 1,380.67 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.54/1,380.67 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.54x = 1,380.67 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.54x = 514,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,423.84/920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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