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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.97, 1,386.10 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.97, 1,386.10 and 376.19 is: 564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.97 : 1,386.10 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.97/1,386.10 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.97x = 1,386.10 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.97x = 521,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,433.58/923.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.34

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