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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,382.94 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,382.94 and 337.14 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,382.94 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,382.94 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,382.94 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 466,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,244.39/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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