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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.26, 1,385.02 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.26, 1,385.02 and 375.60 is: 563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.26 : 1,385.02 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.26/1,385.02 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.26x = 1,385.02 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.26x = 520,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,213.51/923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.45

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