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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,381.27 and 373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,381.27 and 373.54 is: 559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,381.27 = 373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,381.27 = 373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,381.27 × 373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 515,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,953.04/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.81

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