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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,381.82 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,381.82 and 373.46 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,381.82 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,381.82 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,381.82 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 516,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,045.72/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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