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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,386.84 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,386.84 and 376.68 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,386.84 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,386.84 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,386.84 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 522,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,394.89/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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