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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,383.01 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,383.01 and 374.27 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,383.01 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,383.01 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,383.01 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 517,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,611.30/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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