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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.74, 1,382.10 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.74, 1,382.10 and 373.28 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.74 : 1,382.10 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.74/1,382.10 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.74x = 1,382.10 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.74x = 515,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,908.42/920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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