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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,386.49 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,386.49 and 339.60 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,386.49 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,386.49 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,386.49 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 470,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,852.00/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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