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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.47, 1,383.68 and 374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.47, 1,383.68 and 374.51 is: 561.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.47 : 1,383.68 = 374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.47/1,383.68 = 374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.47x = 1,383.68 × 374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.47x = 518,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,193.21/922.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.75

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