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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.33, 1,382.40 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.33, 1,382.40 and 373.91 is: 561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.33 : 1,382.40 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.33/1,382.40 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.33x = 1,382.40 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.33x = 516,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,886.27/921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.02

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