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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.98, 1,384.89 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.98, 1,384.89 and 375.88 is: 563.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.98 : 1,384.89 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.98/1,384.89 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.98x = 1,384.89 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.98x = 520,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,552.45/923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.38

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