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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,385.78 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,385.78 and 376.55 is: 564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,385.78 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,385.78 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,385.78 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 521,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,806.65/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.32

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