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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.83, 1,383.34 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.83, 1,383.34 and 345.30 is: 517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.83 : 1,383.34 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.83/1,383.34 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.83x = 1,383.34 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.83x = 477,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,659.52/922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.61

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