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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.38, 1,387.18 and 404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.38, 1,387.18 and 404.36 is: 606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.38 : 1,387.18 = 404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.38/1,387.18 = 404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.38x = 1,387.18 × 404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.38x = 560,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,920.10/924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.81

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