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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.08, 1,382.12 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.08, 1,382.12 and 373.92 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.08 : 1,382.12 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.08/1,382.12 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.08x = 1,382.12 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.08x = 516,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,802.31/922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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