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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.22, 1,384.21 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.22, 1,384.21 and 367.56 is: 551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.22 : 1,384.21 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.22/1,384.21 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.22x = 1,384.21 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.22x = 508,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,780.23/923.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.09

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