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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.17, 1,380.60 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.17, 1,380.60 and 373.05 is: 559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.17 : 1,380.60 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.17/1,380.60 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.17x = 1,380.60 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.17x = 515,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,032.83/921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.11

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