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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.14, 1,386.21 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.14, 1,386.21 and 339.26 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.14 : 1,386.21 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.14/1,386.21 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.14x = 1,386.21 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.14x = 470,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,285.60/924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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