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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.56, 1,385.82 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.56, 1,385.82 and 376.40 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.56 : 1,385.82 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.56/1,385.82 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.56x = 1,385.82 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.56x = 521,622.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,622.65/924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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