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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.91, 1,383.41 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.91, 1,383.41 and 374.05 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.91 : 1,383.41 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.91/1,383.41 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.91x = 1,383.41 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.91x = 517,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,457.59/921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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