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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,387.37 and 376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,387.37 and 376.97 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,387.37 = 376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,387.37 = 376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,387.37 × 376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 522,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,996.87/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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