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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.17, 1,385.43 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.17, 1,385.43 and 339.03 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.17 : 1,385.43 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.17/1,385.43 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.17x = 1,385.43 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.17x = 469,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,706.89/924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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