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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.08, 1,386.47 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.08, 1,386.47 and 376.42 is: 564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.08 : 1,386.47 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.08/1,386.47 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.08x = 1,386.47 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.08x = 521,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,896.89/924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.77

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