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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.08, 1,381.66 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.08, 1,381.66 and 373.18 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.08 : 1,381.66 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.08/1,381.66 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.08x = 1,381.66 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.08x = 515,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,607.88/921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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