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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.58, 1,386.12 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.58, 1,386.12 and 376.14 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.58 : 1,386.12 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.58/1,386.12 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.58x = 1,386.12 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.58x = 521,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,375.18/923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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