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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.57, 1,384.08 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.57, 1,384.08 and 264.46 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.57 : 1,384.08 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.57/1,384.08 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.57x = 1,384.08 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.57x = 366,029.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,029.01/922.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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