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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.51, 1,383.26 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.51, 1,383.26 and 374.06 is: 561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.51 : 1,383.26 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.51/1,383.26 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.51x = 1,383.26 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.51x = 517,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,422.24/921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.49

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