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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.88, 1,383.09 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.88, 1,383.09 and 374.46 is: 561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.88 : 1,383.09 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.88/1,383.09 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.88x = 1,383.09 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.88x = 517,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,911.88/921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.80

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