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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.56, 1,386.46 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.56, 1,386.46 and 339.42 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.56 : 1,386.46 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.56/1,386.46 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.56x = 1,386.46 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.56x = 470,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,591.40/924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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