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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.17, 1,382.11 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.17, 1,382.11 and 374.05 is: 560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.17 : 1,382.11 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.17/1,382.11 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.17x = 1,382.11 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.17x = 516,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,978.25/922.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.61

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