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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.98, 1,386.39 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.98, 1,386.39 and 376.88 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.98 : 1,386.39 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.98/1,386.39 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.98x = 1,386.39 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.98x = 522,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,502.66/924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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