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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.06, 1,382.96 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.06, 1,382.96 and 374.31 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.06 : 1,382.96 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.06/1,382.96 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.06x = 1,382.96 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.06x = 517,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,656.69/921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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