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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.17, 1,384.98 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.17, 1,384.98 and 265.06 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.17 : 1,384.98 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.17/1,384.98 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.17x = 1,384.98 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.17x = 367,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,094.55/923.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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