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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.25, 1,385.88 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.25, 1,385.88 and 376.30 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.25 : 1,385.88 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.25/1,385.88 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.25x = 1,385.88 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.25x = 521,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,506.64/924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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