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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,386 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,386 and 369.14 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.65 : 1,386 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.65/1,386 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.65x = 1,386 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.65x = 511,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,621.11/924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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