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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.14, 1,385.29 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.14, 1,385.29 and 375.97 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.14 : 1,385.29 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.14/1,385.29 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.14x = 1,385.29 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.14x = 520,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,825.60/924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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