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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.90, 1,381.35 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.90, 1,381.35 and 373.09 is: 559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.90 : 1,381.35 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.90/1,381.35 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.90x = 1,381.35 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.90x = 515,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,366.01/920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.63

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