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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.16, 1,385.04 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.16, 1,385.04 and 375.71 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.16 : 1,385.04 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.16/1,385.04 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.16x = 1,385.04 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.16x = 520,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,366.45/924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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