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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,386.99 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,386.99 and 377.10 is: 565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,386.99 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,386.99 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,386.99 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 523,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,033.93/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.65

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