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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.90, 1,382.82 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.90, 1,382.82 and 373.92 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.90 : 1,382.82 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.90/1,382.82 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.90x = 1,382.82 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.90x = 517,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,064.05/921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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