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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.87, 1,387.45 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.87, 1,387.45 and 377.10 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.87 : 1,387.45 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.87/1,387.45 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.87x = 1,387.45 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.87x = 523,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,207.40/924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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