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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.70, 1,383.36 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.70, 1,383.36 and 373.87 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.70 : 1,383.36 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.70/1,383.36 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.70x = 1,383.36 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.70x = 517,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,196.80/921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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