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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.26, 1,384.89 and 375.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.26, 1,384.89 and 375.31 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.26 : 1,384.89 = 375.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.26/1,384.89 = 375.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.26x = 1,384.89 × 375.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.26x = 519,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,760.55/923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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