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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.74, 1,386.64 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.74, 1,386.64 and 339.62 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.74 : 1,386.64 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.74/1,386.64 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.74x = 1,386.64 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.74x = 470,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,928.98/924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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