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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.09, 1,382.58 and 374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.09, 1,382.58 and 374.53 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.09 : 1,382.58 = 374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.09/1,382.58 = 374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.09x = 1,382.58 × 374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.09x = 517,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,817.69/922.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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