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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.85, 1,387.99 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.85, 1,387.99 and 340.41 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.85 : 1,387.99 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.85/1,387.99 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.85x = 1,387.99 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.85x = 472,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,485.68/924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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