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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.52, 1,382.95 and 337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.52, 1,382.95 and 337.11 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.52 : 1,382.95 = 337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.52/1,382.95 = 337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.52x = 1,382.95 × 337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.52x = 466,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,206.67/922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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