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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.09, 1,385.25 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.09, 1,385.25 and 338.94 is: 508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.09 : 1,385.25 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.09/1,385.25 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.09x = 1,385.25 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.09x = 469,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,516.64/924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.09

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