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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.67, 1,379.86 and 372.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.67, 1,379.86 and 372.55 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.67 : 1,379.86 = 372.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.67/1,379.86 = 372.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.67x = 1,379.86 × 372.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.67x = 514,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,066.84/920.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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