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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,384.29 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,384.29 and 346.02 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,384.29 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,384.29 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,384.29 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 478,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,992.03/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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