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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,386.84 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,386.84 and 340.04 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,386.84 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,386.84 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,386.84 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 471,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,581.07/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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