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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.66, 1,385.60 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.66, 1,385.60 and 375.77 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.66 : 1,385.60 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.66/1,385.60 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.66x = 1,385.60 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.66x = 520,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,658.11/923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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