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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,381.64 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,381.64 and 365.58 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,381.64 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,381.64 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,381.64 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 505,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,100.87/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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