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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.37, 1,383.62 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.37, 1,383.62 and 374.56 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.37 : 1,383.62 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.37/1,383.62 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.37x = 1,383.62 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.37x = 518,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,243.38/922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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