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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.89, 1,388.03 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.89, 1,388.03 and 340.45 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.89 : 1,388.03 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.89/1,388.03 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.89x = 1,388.03 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.89x = 472,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,549.64/924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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