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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.50, 1,382.45 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.50, 1,382.45 and 374.32 is: 560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.50 : 1,382.45 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.50/1,382.45 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.50x = 1,382.45 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.50x = 517,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,478.68/922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.95

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