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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,381.93 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,381.93 and 373.30 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,381.93 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,381.93 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,381.93 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 515,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,874.47/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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