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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.41, 1,386.83 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.41, 1,386.83 and 339.41 is: 509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.41 : 1,386.83 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.41/1,386.83 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.41x = 1,386.83 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.41x = 470,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,703.97/924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.19

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