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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.81, 1,384.08 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.81, 1,384.08 and 375.06 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.81 : 1,384.08 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.81/1,384.08 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.81x = 1,384.08 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.81x = 519,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,113.04/921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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