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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.07, 1,386.09 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.07, 1,386.09 and 240.07 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.07 : 1,386.09 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.07/1,386.09 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.07x = 1,386.09 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.07x = 332,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,758.63/924.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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