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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.18, 1,386.42 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.18, 1,386.42 and 376.21 is: 564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.18 : 1,386.42 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.18/1,386.42 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.18x = 1,386.42 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.18x = 521,585.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,585.39/924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.38

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