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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.70, 1,384.34 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.70, 1,384.34 and 376.30 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.70 : 1,384.34 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.70/1,384.34 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.70x = 1,384.34 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.70x = 520,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,921.32/923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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