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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.53, 1,386.89 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.53, 1,386.89 and 376.62 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.53 : 1,386.89 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.53/1,386.89 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.53x = 1,386.89 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.53x = 522,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,328.63/924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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