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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.45, 1,383.96 and 374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.45, 1,383.96 and 374.99 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.45 : 1,383.96 = 374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.45/1,383.96 = 374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.45x = 1,383.96 × 374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.45x = 518,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,964.24/923.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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