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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.16, 1,383.19 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.16, 1,383.19 and 374.20 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.16 : 1,383.19 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.16/1,383.19 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.16x = 1,383.19 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.16x = 517,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,589.70/922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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