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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.41, 1,382.17 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.41, 1,382.17 and 373.60 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.41 : 1,382.17 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.41/1,382.17 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.41x = 1,382.17 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.41x = 516,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,378.71/921.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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