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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.57, 1,382.42 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.57, 1,382.42 and 373.74 is: 560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.57 : 1,382.42 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.57/1,382.42 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.57x = 1,382.42 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.57x = 516,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,665.65/921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.64

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