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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.36, 1,383.60 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.36, 1,383.60 and 264.30 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.36 : 1,383.60 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.36/1,383.60 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.36x = 1,383.60 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.36x = 365,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,685.48/922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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