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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.70, 1,386.36 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.70, 1,386.36 and 375.88 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.70 : 1,386.36 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.70/1,386.36 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.70x = 1,386.36 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.70x = 521,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,105.00/923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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