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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.93, 1,381.58 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.93, 1,381.58 and 373.10 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.93 : 1,381.58 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.93/1,381.58 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.93x = 1,381.58 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.93x = 515,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,465.63/920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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