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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.22, 1,383.75 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.22, 1,383.75 and 374.67 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.22 : 1,383.75 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.22/1,383.75 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.22x = 1,383.75 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.22x = 518,449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,449.61/923.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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