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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.84, 1,385.64 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.84, 1,385.64 and 265.68 is: 398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.84 : 1,385.64 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.84/1,385.64 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.84x = 1,385.64 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.84x = 368,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,136.84/923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.49

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