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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.29, 1,382.62 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.29, 1,382.62 and 337.16 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.29 : 1,382.62 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.29/1,382.62 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.29x = 1,382.62 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.29x = 466,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,164.16/922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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