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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.51, 1,383.56 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.51, 1,383.56 and 264.38 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.51 : 1,383.56 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.51/1,383.56 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.51x = 1,383.56 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.51x = 365,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,792.34/922.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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