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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.14, 1,385.82 and 375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.14, 1,385.82 and 375.95 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.14 : 1,385.82 = 375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.14/1,385.82 = 375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.14x = 1,385.82 × 375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.14x = 520,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,992.10/924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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