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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.00, 1,383.89 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.00, 1,383.89 and 374.49 is: 561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.00 : 1,383.89 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.00/1,383.89 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.00x = 1,383.89 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.00x = 518,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,251.09/923.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.49

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