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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.91, 1,383.49 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.91, 1,383.49 and 337.77 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.91 : 1,383.49 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.91/1,383.49 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.91x = 1,383.49 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.91x = 467,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,301.84/922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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