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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,385.28 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,385.28 and 375.58 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,385.28 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,385.28 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,385.28 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 520,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,283.46/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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