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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.27, 1,386.60 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.27, 1,386.60 and 339.24 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.27 : 1,386.60 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.27/1,386.60 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.27x = 1,386.60 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.27x = 470,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,390.18/924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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