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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.64, 1,385.91 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.64, 1,385.91 and 375.96 is: 564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.64 : 1,385.91 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.64/1,385.91 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.64x = 1,385.91 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.64x = 521,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,046.72/923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.12

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