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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,387.08 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,387.08 and 339.64 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,387.08 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,387.08 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,387.08 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 471,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,107.85/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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