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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.73, 1,385.53 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.73, 1,385.53 and 368.42 is: 552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.73 : 1,385.53 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.73/1,385.53 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.73x = 1,385.53 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.73x = 510,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,455.12/923.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.60

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