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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,385.48 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,385.48 and 396.18 is: 594.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,385.48 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,385.48 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,385.48 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 548,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,900.46/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.49

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