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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.90, 1,380.74 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.90, 1,380.74 and 372.44 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.90 : 1,380.74 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.90/1,380.74 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.90x = 1,380.74 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.90x = 514,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,234.04/920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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