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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.07, 1,383.69 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.07, 1,383.69 and 375.57 is: 562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.07 : 1,383.69 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.07/1,383.69 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.07x = 1,383.69 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.07x = 519,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,672.45/923.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.98

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