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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,385.38 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,385.38 and 403.91 is: 605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,385.38 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,385.38 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,385.38 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 559,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,568.84/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.24

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