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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.53, 1,385.85 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.53, 1,385.85 and 375.67 is: 563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.53 : 1,385.85 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.53/1,385.85 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.53x = 1,385.85 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.53x = 520,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,622.27/923.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.73

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