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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.33, 1,386.75 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.33, 1,386.75 and 404.10 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.33 : 1,386.75 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.33/1,386.75 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.33x = 1,386.75 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.33x = 560,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,385.68/924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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