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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,386 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,386 and 339.44 is: 508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,386 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,386 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,386 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 470,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,456.91/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.82

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