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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,387.26 and 339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,387.26 and 339.82 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,387.26 = 339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,387.26 = 339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,387.26 × 339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 471,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,415.23/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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