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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.66, 1,383.97 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.66, 1,383.97 and 374.46 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.66 : 1,383.97 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.66/1,383.97 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.66x = 1,383.97 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.66x = 518,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,239.53/922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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