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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.17, 1,381.77 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.17, 1,381.77 and 373.30 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.17 : 1,381.77 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.17/1,381.77 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.17x = 1,381.77 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.17x = 515,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,814.74/921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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