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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.98, 1,386 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.98, 1,386 and 376.18 is: 564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.98 : 1,386 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.98/1,386 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.98x = 1,386 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.98x = 521,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,385.48/923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.28

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