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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.81, 1,386.11 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.81, 1,386.11 and 338.99 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.81 : 1,386.11 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.81/1,386.11 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.81x = 1,386.11 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.81x = 469,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,871.35/923.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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