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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.24, 1,382.80 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.24, 1,382.80 and 374.68 is: 561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.24 : 1,382.80 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.24/1,382.80 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.24x = 1,382.80 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.24x = 518,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,107.50/922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.79

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