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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.57, 1,386.77 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.57, 1,386.77 and 339.54 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.57 : 1,386.77 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.57/1,386.77 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.57x = 1,386.77 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.57x = 470,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,863.89/924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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