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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.50, 1,385.94 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.50, 1,385.94 and 377.15 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.50 : 1,385.94 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.50/1,385.94 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.50x = 1,385.94 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.50x = 522,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,707.27/924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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