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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,386.90 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,386.90 and 376.71 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,386.90 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,386.90 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,386.90 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 522,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,459.10/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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