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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.99, 1,387.60 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.99, 1,387.60 and 339.91 is: 509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.99 : 1,387.60 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.99/1,387.60 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.99x = 1,387.60 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.99x = 471,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,654.80/924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.90

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