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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.37, 1,385.12 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.37, 1,385.12 and 375.56 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.37 : 1,385.12 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.37/1,385.12 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.37x = 1,385.12 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.37x = 520,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,195.67/923.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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