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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,385.97 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,385.97 and 376.08 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,385.97 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,385.97 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,385.97 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 521,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,235.60/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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