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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.21, 1,383.51 and 402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.21, 1,383.51 and 402.22 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.21 : 1,383.51 = 402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.21/1,383.51 = 402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.21x = 1,383.51 × 402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.21x = 556,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,475.39/922.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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