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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,382 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,382 and 373.20 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,382 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,382 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,382 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 515,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,762.40/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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