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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,387.66 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,387.66 and 340.18 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,387.66 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,387.66 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,387.66 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 472,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,054.18/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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