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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.93, 1,380.22 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.93, 1,380.22 and 372.80 is: 558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.93 : 1,380.22 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.93/1,380.22 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.93x = 1,380.22 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.93x = 514,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,546.02/920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.72

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