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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.23, 1,382.97 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.23, 1,382.97 and 374.25 is: 561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.23 : 1,382.97 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.23/1,382.97 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.23x = 1,382.97 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.23x = 517,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,576.52/922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.22

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