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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.48, 1,382.52 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.48, 1,382.52 and 373.80 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.48 : 1,382.52 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.48/1,382.52 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.48x = 1,382.52 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.48x = 516,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,785.98/921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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