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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.57, 1,382.38 and 401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.57, 1,382.38 and 401.21 is: 601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.57 : 1,382.38 = 401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.57/1,382.38 = 401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.57x = 1,382.38 × 401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.57x = 554,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,627.13/921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.83

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