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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.75, 1,386.05 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.75, 1,386.05 and 376.31 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.75 : 1,386.05 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.75/1,386.05 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.75x = 1,386.05 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.75x = 521,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,586.06/924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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