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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.23, 1,386.73 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.23, 1,386.73 and 376.27 is: 564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.23 : 1,386.73 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.23/1,386.73 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.23x = 1,386.73 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.23x = 521,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,784.90/924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.56

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