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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.55, 1,381.04 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.55, 1,381.04 and 373.11 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.55 : 1,381.04 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.55/1,381.04 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.55x = 1,381.04 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.55x = 515,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,279.83/920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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