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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.02, 1,384.98 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.02, 1,384.98 and 375.36 is: 563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.02 : 1,384.98 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.02/1,384.98 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.02x = 1,384.98 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.02x = 519,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,866.09/923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.22

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