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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.73, 1,387.02 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.73, 1,387.02 and 369.42 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.73 : 1,387.02 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.73/1,387.02 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.73x = 1,387.02 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.73x = 512,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,392.93/924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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