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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.31, 1,386.33 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.31, 1,386.33 and 376.56 is: 565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.31 : 1,386.33 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.31/1,386.33 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.31x = 1,386.33 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.31x = 522,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,036.42/923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.40

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