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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.02, 1,383.33 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.02, 1,383.33 and 374.90 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.02 : 1,383.33 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.02/1,383.33 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.02x = 1,383.33 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.02x = 518,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,610.42/923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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