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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.91, 1,380.47 and 372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.91, 1,380.47 and 372.75 is: 558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.91 : 1,380.47 = 372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.91/1,380.47 = 372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.91x = 1,380.47 × 372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.91x = 514,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,568.33/920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.76

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