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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.85, 1,384.39 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.85, 1,384.39 and 337.76 is: 506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.85 : 1,384.39 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.85/1,384.39 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.85x = 1,384.39 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.85x = 467,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,583.80/922.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.68

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