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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,380 and 372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,380 and 372.37 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,380 = 372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,380 = 372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,380 × 372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 513,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,870.60/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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