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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.77, 1,381.30 and 373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.77, 1,381.30 and 373.33 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.77 : 1,381.30 = 373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.77/1,381.30 = 373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.77x = 1,381.30 × 373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.77x = 515,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,675.85/920.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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