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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,385.58 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,385.58 and 375.46 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,385.58 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,385.58 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,385.58 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 520,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,229.87/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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