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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.18, 1,386.90 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.18, 1,386.90 and 376.26 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.18 : 1,386.90 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.18/1,386.90 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.18x = 1,386.90 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.18x = 521,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,834.99/924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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