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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.73, 1,381.07 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.73, 1,381.07 and 372.90 is: 559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.73 : 1,381.07 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.73/1,381.07 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.73x = 1,381.07 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.73x = 515,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,001.00/920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.34

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