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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.64, 1,384.24 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.64, 1,384.24 and 345.60 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.64 : 1,384.24 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.64/1,384.24 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.64x = 1,384.24 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.64x = 478,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,393.34/922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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