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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.99, 1,381.84 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.99, 1,381.84 and 373.32 is: 560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.99 : 1,381.84 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.99/1,381.84 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.99x = 1,381.84 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.99x = 515,867.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,867.58/920.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.12

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