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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,384.56 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,384.56 and 375.68 is: 563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,384.56 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,384.56 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,384.56 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 520,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,151.50/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.28

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