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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,386.41 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,386.41 and 376.50 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,386.41 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,386.41 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,386.41 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 521,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,981.48/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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