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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.82, 1,381.49 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.82, 1,381.49 and 373.39 is: 560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.82 : 1,381.49 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.82/1,381.49 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.82x = 1,381.49 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.82x = 515,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,829.23/920.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.18

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