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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.85, 1,386.07 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.85, 1,386.07 and 376.39 is: 564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.85 : 1,386.07 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.85/1,386.07 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.85x = 1,386.07 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.85x = 521,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,702.89/924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.10

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