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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.73, 1,380.80 and 372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.73, 1,380.80 and 372.99 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.73 : 1,380.80 = 372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.73/1,380.80 = 372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.73x = 1,380.80 × 372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.73x = 515,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,022.73/920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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