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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.68, 1,380.06 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.68, 1,380.06 and 372.10 is: 557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.68 : 1,380.06 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.68/1,380.06 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.68x = 1,380.06 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.68x = 513,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,520.33/920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.76

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