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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.90, 1,383.41 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.90, 1,383.41 and 374.04 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.90 : 1,383.41 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.90/1,383.41 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.90x = 1,383.41 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.90x = 517,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,450.68/921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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