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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,386.76 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,386.76 and 376.57 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,386.76 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,386.76 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,386.76 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 522,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,210.33/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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