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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,387.38 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,387.38 and 377.25 is: 566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,387.38 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,387.38 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,387.38 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 523,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,389.11/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.44

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