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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.38, 1,384.17 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.38, 1,384.17 and 402.36 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.38 : 1,384.17 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.38/1,384.17 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.38x = 1,384.17 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.38x = 556,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,934.64/922.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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