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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.62, 1,386.28 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.62, 1,386.28 and 339.31 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.62 : 1,386.28 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.62/1,386.28 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.62x = 1,386.28 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.62x = 470,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,370.04/924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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