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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,382.88 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,382.88 and 344.80 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,382.88 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,382.88 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,382.88 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 476,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,817.02/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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