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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.28, 1,382.86 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.28, 1,382.86 and 344.48 is: 516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.28 : 1,382.86 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.28/1,382.86 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.28x = 1,382.86 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.28x = 476,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,367.61/922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.51

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