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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.86, 1,385.65 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.86, 1,385.65 and 376.03 is: 563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.86 : 1,385.65 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.86/1,385.65 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.86x = 1,385.65 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.86x = 521,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,045.97/923.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.99

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