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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.23, 1,383.63 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.23, 1,383.63 and 374.10 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.23 : 1,383.63 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.23/1,383.63 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.23x = 1,383.63 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.23x = 517,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,615.98/922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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