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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,386.45 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,386.45 and 376.19 is: 564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.65 : 1,386.45 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.65/1,386.45 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.65x = 1,386.45 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.65x = 521,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,568.63/924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.07

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