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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.22, 1,382.14 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.22, 1,382.14 and 373.10 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.22 : 1,382.14 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.22/1,382.14 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.22x = 1,382.14 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.22x = 515,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,676.43/921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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