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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.05, 1,383.02 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.05, 1,383.02 and 344.88 is: 517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.05 : 1,383.02 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.05/1,383.02 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.05x = 1,383.02 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.05x = 476,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,975.94/922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.30

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