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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.15, 1,384.02 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.15, 1,384.02 and 374.49 is: 562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.15 : 1,384.02 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.15/1,384.02 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.15x = 1,384.02 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.15x = 518,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,301.65/922.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.06

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