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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,386.57 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,386.57 and 376.56 is: 564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,386.57 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,386.57 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,386.57 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 522,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,126.80/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.83

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