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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.10, 1,383.23 and 374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.10, 1,383.23 and 374.29 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.10 : 1,383.23 = 374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.10/1,383.23 = 374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.10x = 1,383.23 × 374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.10x = 517,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,724.53/922.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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