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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.82, 1,385.12 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.82, 1,385.12 and 375.45 is: 562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.82 : 1,385.12 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.82/1,385.12 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.82x = 1,385.12 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.82x = 520,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,043.30/923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.93

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