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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.78, 1,387.46 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.78, 1,387.46 and 376.63 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.78 : 1,387.46 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.78/1,387.46 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.78x = 1,387.46 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.78x = 522,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,559.06/924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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