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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.46, 1,382.48 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.46, 1,382.48 and 373.94 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.46 : 1,382.48 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.46/1,382.48 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.46x = 1,382.48 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.46x = 516,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,964.57/921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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