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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.91, 1,386.13 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.91, 1,386.13 and 376.80 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.91 : 1,386.13 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.91/1,386.13 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.91x = 1,386.13 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.91x = 522,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,293.78/924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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