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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.05, 1,386.04 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.05, 1,386.04 and 376.21 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.05 : 1,386.04 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.05/1,386.04 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.05x = 1,386.04 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.05x = 521,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,440.23/924.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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