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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.50, 1,386.59 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.50, 1,386.59 and 339.41 is: 509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.50 : 1,386.59 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.50/1,386.59 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.50x = 1,386.59 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.50x = 470,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,624.28/924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.06

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