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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,381.71 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,381.71 and 373.19 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,381.71 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,381.71 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,381.71 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 515,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,633.45/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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