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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,385.30 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,385.30 and 376.09 is: 564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,385.30 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,385.30 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,385.30 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 521,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,002.75/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.13

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