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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.76, 1,381.51 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.76, 1,381.51 and 373.66 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.76 : 1,381.51 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.76/1,381.51 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.76x = 1,381.51 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.76x = 516,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,215.03/921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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