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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,385.32 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,385.32 and 403.76 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,385.32 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,385.32 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,385.32 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 559,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,336.80/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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