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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.29, 1,385.61 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.29, 1,385.61 and 338.96 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.29 : 1,385.61 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.29/1,385.61 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.29x = 1,385.61 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.29x = 469,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,659.44/924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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