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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.96, 1,384.02 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.96, 1,384.02 and 375.40 is: 562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.96 : 1,384.02 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.96/1,384.02 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.96x = 1,384.02 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.96x = 519,561.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,561.11/922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.93

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