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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.16, 1,384.80 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.16, 1,384.80 and 375.60 is: 563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.16 : 1,384.80 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.16/1,384.80 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.16x = 1,384.80 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.16x = 520,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,130.88/923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.42

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