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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.52, 1,382.42 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.52, 1,382.42 and 374.04 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.52 : 1,382.42 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.52/1,382.42 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.52x = 1,382.42 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.52x = 517,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,081.31/922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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