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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.75, 1,387.08 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.75, 1,387.08 and 377.37 is: 566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.75 : 1,387.08 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.75/1,387.08 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.75x = 1,387.08 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.75x = 523,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,442.38/924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.04

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