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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.74, 1,387.13 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.74, 1,387.13 and 376.54 is: 564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.74 : 1,387.13 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.74/1,387.13 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.74x = 1,387.13 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.74x = 522,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,304.58/924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.81

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