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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,380.42 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,380.42 and 372.63 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,380.42 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,380.42 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,380.42 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 514,385.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,385.90/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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