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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.62, 1,382.94 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.62, 1,382.94 and 374.18 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.62 : 1,382.94 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.62/1,382.94 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.62x = 1,382.94 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.62x = 517,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,469.72/921.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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