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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.84, 1,387.14 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.84, 1,387.14 and 266.68 is: 399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.84 : 1,387.14 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.84/1,387.14 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.84x = 1,387.14 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.84x = 369,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,922.50/924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.99

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