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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.12, 1,382.10 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.12, 1,382.10 and 344.56 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.12 : 1,382.10 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.12/1,382.10 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.12x = 1,382.10 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.12x = 476,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,216.38/922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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