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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.22, 1,385.28 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.22, 1,385.28 and 375.78 is: 563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.22 : 1,385.28 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.22/1,385.28 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.22x = 1,385.28 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.22x = 520,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,560.52/923.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.85

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