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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,384.40 and 375.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,384.40 and 375.00 is: 562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,384.40 = 375.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,384.40 = 375.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,384.40 × 375.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 519,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,145.75/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.49

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