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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.95, 1,380.39 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.95, 1,380.39 and 373.08 is: 559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.95 : 1,380.39 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.95/1,380.39 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.95x = 1,380.39 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.95x = 514,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,995.90/920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.20

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