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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.24, 1,386.13 and 339.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.24, 1,386.13 and 339.21 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.24 : 1,386.13 = 339.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.24/1,386.13 = 339.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.24x = 1,386.13 × 339.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.24x = 470,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,191.41/924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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