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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.37, 1,385.30 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.37, 1,385.30 and 403.41 is: 605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.37 : 1,385.30 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.37/1,385.30 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.37x = 1,385.30 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.37x = 558,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,850.08/923.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.23

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