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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,385.36 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,385.36 and 338.99 is: 508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,385.36 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,385.36 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,385.36 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 469,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,618.27/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.18

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