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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.75, 1,382.88 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.75, 1,382.88 and 366.60 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.75 : 1,382.88 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.75/1,382.88 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.75x = 1,382.88 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.75x = 506,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,963.81/921.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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