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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.60, 1,385.94 and 375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.60, 1,385.94 and 375.70 is: 563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.60 : 1,385.94 = 375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.60/1,385.94 = 375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.60x = 1,385.94 × 375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.60x = 520,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,697.66/923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.77

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