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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.17, 1,386.35 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.17, 1,386.35 and 376.27 is: 564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.17 : 1,386.35 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.17/1,386.35 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.17x = 1,386.35 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.17x = 521,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,633.10/924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.44

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