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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.43, 1,383.24 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.43, 1,383.24 and 374.42 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.43 : 1,383.24 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.43/1,383.24 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.43x = 1,383.24 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.43x = 517,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,912.72/922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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