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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,386 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,386 and 316 is: 474

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,386 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,386 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,386 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 437,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,976/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474

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