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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.25, 1,386.39 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.25, 1,386.39 and 266.14 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.25 : 1,386.39 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.25/1,386.39 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.25x = 1,386.39 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.25x = 368,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,966.90/924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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