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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923, 1,383.96 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923, 1,383.96 and 375.44 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923 : 1,383.96 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923/1,383.96 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923x = 1,383.96 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923x = 519,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,593.94/923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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