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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.90, 1,387.50 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.90, 1,387.50 and 377.46 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.90 : 1,387.50 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.90/1,387.50 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.90x = 1,387.50 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.90x = 523,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,725.75/924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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