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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.56, 1,386.28 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.56, 1,386.28 and 376.48 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.56 : 1,386.28 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.56/1,386.28 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.56x = 1,386.28 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.56x = 521,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,906.69/924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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