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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.01, 1,386.32 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.01, 1,386.32 and 376.65 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.01 : 1,386.32 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.01/1,386.32 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.01x = 1,386.32 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.01x = 522,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,155.54/924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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