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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.43, 1,380.97 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.43, 1,380.97 and 373.30 is: 559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.43 : 1,380.97 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.43/1,380.97 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.43x = 1,380.97 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.43x = 515,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,516.10/921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.47

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