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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.81, 1,387.16 and 376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.81, 1,387.16 and 376.99 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.81 : 1,387.16 = 376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.81/1,387.16 = 376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.81x = 1,387.16 × 376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.81x = 522,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,945.45/924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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