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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.95, 1,382.30 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.95, 1,382.30 and 366.36 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.95 : 1,382.30 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.95/1,382.30 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.95x = 1,382.30 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.95x = 506,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,419.43/921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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