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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.16, 1,383.22 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.16, 1,383.22 and 373.96 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.16 : 1,383.22 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.16/1,383.22 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.16x = 1,383.22 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.16x = 517,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,267.08/922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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