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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,381.82 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,381.82 and 373.40 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,381.82 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,381.82 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,381.82 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 515,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,971.59/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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