Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,386 and 240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 924, 1,386 and 240 is: 360
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924 : 1,386 = 240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924/1,386 = 240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924x = 1,386 × 240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924x = 332,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,640/924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360
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