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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.47, 1,384.13 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.47, 1,384.13 and 374.92 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.47 : 1,384.13 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.47/1,384.13 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.47x = 1,384.13 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.47x = 518,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,936.15/923.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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