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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.50, 1,387.10 and 376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.50, 1,387.10 and 376.82 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.50 : 1,387.10 = 376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.50/1,387.10 = 376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.50x = 1,387.10 × 376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.50x = 522,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,687.02/924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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