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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,386 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,386 and 376.56 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,386 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,386 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,386 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 521,912.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,912.16/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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