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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.90, 1,387.49 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.90, 1,387.49 and 376.94 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.90 : 1,387.49 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.90/1,387.49 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.90x = 1,387.49 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.90x = 522,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,991.66/924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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