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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.10, 1,385.91 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.10, 1,385.91 and 404.24 is: 606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.10 : 1,385.91 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.10/1,385.91 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.10x = 1,385.91 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.10x = 560,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,233.33/924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.25

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