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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.41, 1,383.67 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.41, 1,383.67 and 374.60 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.41 : 1,383.67 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.41/1,383.67 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.41x = 1,383.67 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.41x = 518,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,322.78/922.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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