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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.06, 1,386.08 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.06, 1,386.08 and 376.24 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.06 : 1,386.08 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.06/1,386.08 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.06x = 1,386.08 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.06x = 521,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,498.74/924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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