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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.47, 1,387.16 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.47, 1,387.16 and 377.03 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.47 : 1,387.16 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.47/1,387.16 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.47x = 1,387.16 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.47x = 522,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,999.05/924.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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