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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,387.24 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,387.24 and 377.12 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,387.24 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,387.24 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,387.24 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 523,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,155.95/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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