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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.61, 1,381.92 and 373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.61, 1,381.92 and 373.63 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.61 : 1,381.92 = 373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.61/1,381.92 = 373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.61x = 1,381.92 × 373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.61x = 516,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,326.77/921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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