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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.93, 1,382.23 and 297.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.93, 1,382.23 and 297.01 is: 445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.93 : 1,382.23 = 297.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.93/1,382.23 = 297.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.93x = 1,382.23 × 297.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.93x = 410,536.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,536.13/921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.30

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