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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.89, 1,387.33 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.89, 1,387.33 and 377.07 is: 565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.89 : 1,387.33 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.89/1,387.33 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.89x = 1,387.33 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.89x = 523,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,120.52/924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.60

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