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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.61, 1,385.64 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.61, 1,385.64 and 375.87 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.61 : 1,385.64 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.61/1,385.64 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.61x = 1,385.64 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.61x = 520,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,820.51/923.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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