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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.42, 1,385.18 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.42, 1,385.18 and 375.60 is: 563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.42 : 1,385.18 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.42/1,385.18 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.42x = 1,385.18 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.42x = 520,271.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,271.73/923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.42

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