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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.95, 1,381.52 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.95, 1,381.52 and 373.14 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.95 : 1,381.52 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.95/1,381.52 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.95x = 1,381.52 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.95x = 515,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,501.31/920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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