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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.23, 1,386.41 and 290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.23, 1,386.41 and 290.95 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.23 : 1,386.41 = 290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.23/1,386.41 = 290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.23x = 1,386.41 × 290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.23x = 403,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,376.72/924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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