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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.36, 1,387.08 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.36, 1,387.08 and 376.46 is: 564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.36 : 1,387.08 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.36/1,387.08 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.36x = 1,387.08 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.36x = 522,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,180.14/924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.91

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