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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.60, 1,382.94 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.60, 1,382.94 and 373.70 is: 560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.60 : 1,382.94 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.60/1,382.94 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.60x = 1,382.94 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.60x = 516,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,808.14/921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.77

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