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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.25, 1,384.38 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.25, 1,384.38 and 375.30 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.25 : 1,384.38 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.25/1,384.38 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.25x = 1,384.38 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.25x = 519,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,557.81/923.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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