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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,386.32 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,386.32 and 376.64 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,386.32 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,386.32 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,386.32 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 522,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,143.56/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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