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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.06, 1,384.58 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.06, 1,384.58 and 375.24 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.06 : 1,384.58 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.06/1,384.58 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.06x = 1,384.58 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.06x = 519,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,542.88/923.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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