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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.58, 1,384.14 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.58, 1,384.14 and 345.50 is: 518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.58 : 1,384.14 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.58/1,384.14 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.58x = 1,384.14 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.58x = 478,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,220.37/922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.35

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