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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.33, 1,385.01 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.33, 1,385.01 and 265.23 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.33 : 1,385.01 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.33/1,385.01 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.33x = 1,385.01 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.33x = 367,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,346.20/923.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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