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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.78, 1,383.90 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.78, 1,383.90 and 345.52 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.78 : 1,383.90 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.78/1,383.90 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.78x = 1,383.90 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.78x = 478,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,165.13/922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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