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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.28, 1,382.44 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.28, 1,382.44 and 373.36 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.28 : 1,382.44 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.28/1,382.44 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.28x = 1,382.44 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.28x = 516,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,147.80/921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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