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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.56, 1,384.86 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.56, 1,384.86 and 375.43 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.56 : 1,384.86 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.56/1,384.86 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.56x = 1,384.86 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.56x = 519,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,917.99/923.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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