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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.98, 1,385.92 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.98, 1,385.92 and 338.96 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.98 : 1,385.92 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.98/1,385.92 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.98x = 1,385.92 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.98x = 469,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,771.44/923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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