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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.35, 1,386.52 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.35, 1,386.52 and 376.92 is: 565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.35 : 1,386.52 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.35/1,386.52 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.35x = 1,386.52 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.35x = 522,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,606.18/924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.38

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