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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.63, 1,384.66 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.63, 1,384.66 and 338.19 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.63 : 1,384.66 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.63/1,384.66 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.63x = 1,384.66 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.63x = 468,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,273.92/922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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