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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.06, 1,380.80 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.06, 1,380.80 and 373.08 is: 559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.06 : 1,380.80 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.06/1,380.80 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.06x = 1,380.80 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.06x = 515,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,148.86/921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.30

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