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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.35, 1,382.04 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.35, 1,382.04 and 373.19 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.35 : 1,382.04 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.35/1,382.04 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.35x = 1,382.04 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.35x = 515,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,756.60/921.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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