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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.96, 1,380.84 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.96, 1,380.84 and 373.04 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.96 : 1,380.84 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.96/1,380.84 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.96x = 1,380.84 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.96x = 515,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,108.55/920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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