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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.15, 1,385.89 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.15, 1,385.89 and 376.04 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.15 : 1,385.89 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.15/1,385.89 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.15x = 1,385.89 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.15x = 521,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,148.81/924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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