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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.96, 1,387.44 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.96, 1,387.44 and 377.02 is: 565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.96 : 1,387.44 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.96/1,387.44 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.96x = 1,387.44 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.96x = 523,089.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,089.16/924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.53

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