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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.56, 1,382.19 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.56, 1,382.19 and 373.72 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.56 : 1,382.19 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.56/1,382.19 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.56x = 1,382.19 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.56x = 516,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,552.05/921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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