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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.27, 1,384.90 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.27, 1,384.90 and 375.30 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.27 : 1,384.90 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.27/1,384.90 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.27x = 1,384.90 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.27x = 519,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,752.97/923.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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