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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.57, 1,385.42 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.57, 1,385.42 and 376.01 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.57 : 1,385.42 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.57/1,385.42 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.57x = 1,385.42 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.57x = 520,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,922.97/923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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