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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,386.96 and 240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,386.96 and 240.70 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,386.96 = 240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,386.96 = 240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,386.96 × 240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 333,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,841.27/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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