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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.69, 1,386.42 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.69, 1,386.42 and 376.72 is: 564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.69 : 1,386.42 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.69/1,386.42 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.69x = 1,386.42 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.69x = 522,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,292.14/924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.83

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