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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.12, 1,383.31 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.12, 1,383.31 and 374.18 is: 561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.12 : 1,383.31 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.12/1,383.31 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.12x = 1,383.31 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.12x = 517,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,606.94/922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.32

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