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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,381.59 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,381.59 and 373.46 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,381.59 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,381.59 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,381.59 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 515,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,961.69/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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