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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.90, 1,387.32 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.90, 1,387.32 and 377.07 is: 565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.90 : 1,387.32 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.90/1,387.32 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.90x = 1,387.32 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.90x = 523,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,116.75/924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.59

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