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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.75, 1,383.09 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.75, 1,383.09 and 373.95 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.75 : 1,383.09 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.75/1,383.09 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.75x = 1,383.09 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.75x = 517,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,206.51/921.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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