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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.92, 1,386.20 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.92, 1,386.20 and 376.24 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.92 : 1,386.20 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.92/1,386.20 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.92x = 1,386.20 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.92x = 521,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,543.89/923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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