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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,386.76 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,386.76 and 376.68 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,386.76 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,386.76 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,386.76 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 522,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,364.76/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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