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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.75, 1,385.99 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.75, 1,385.99 and 375.97 is: 564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.75 : 1,385.99 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.75/1,385.99 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.75x = 1,385.99 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.75x = 521,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,085.32/923.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.10

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