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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.94, 1,381.62 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.94, 1,381.62 and 373.47 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.94 : 1,381.62 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.94/1,381.62 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.94x = 1,381.62 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.94x = 515,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,993.62/920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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