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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.73, 1,387.07 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.73, 1,387.07 and 376.90 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.73 : 1,387.07 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.73/1,387.07 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.73x = 1,387.07 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.73x = 522,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,786.68/924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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