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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.26, 1,386.01 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.26, 1,386.01 and 376.07 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.26 : 1,386.01 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.26/1,386.01 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.26x = 1,386.01 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.26x = 521,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,234.90/924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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