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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.90, 1,382.23 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.90, 1,382.23 and 373.44 is: 559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.90 : 1,382.23 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.90/1,382.23 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.90x = 1,382.23 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.90x = 516,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,179.97/921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.91

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