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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.68, 1,381.62 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.68, 1,381.62 and 372.76 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.68 : 1,381.62 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.68/1,381.62 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.68x = 1,381.62 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.68x = 515,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,012.67/920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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