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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.88, 1,387.31 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.88, 1,387.31 and 376.91 is: 565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.88 : 1,387.31 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.88/1,387.31 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.88x = 1,387.31 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.88x = 522,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,891.01/924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.36

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