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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.50, 1,384.07 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.50, 1,384.07 and 374.58 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.50 : 1,384.07 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.50/1,384.07 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.50x = 1,384.07 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.50x = 518,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,443.07/922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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