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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,386.54 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,386.54 and 369.32 is: 553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,386.54 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,386.54 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,386.54 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 512,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,076.95/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.64

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