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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.19, 1,384.55 and 265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.19, 1,384.55 and 265.15 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.19 : 1,384.55 = 265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.19/1,384.55 = 265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.19x = 1,384.55 × 265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.19x = 367,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,114.10/923.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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