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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.71, 1,381.52 and 373.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.71, 1,381.52 and 373.21 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.71 : 1,381.52 = 373.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.71/1,381.52 = 373.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.71x = 1,381.52 × 373.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.71x = 515,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,594.56/921.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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