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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.57, 1,386.14 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.57, 1,386.14 and 376.47 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.57 : 1,386.14 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.57/1,386.14 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.57x = 1,386.14 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.57x = 521,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,838.24/924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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