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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.49, 1,385.67 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.49, 1,385.67 and 376.02 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.49 : 1,385.67 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.49/1,385.67 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.49x = 1,385.67 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.49x = 521,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,039.63/924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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