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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.71, 1,381.77 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.71, 1,381.77 and 373.29 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.71 : 1,381.77 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.71/1,381.77 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.71x = 1,381.77 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.71x = 515,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,800.92/920.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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