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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,387.18 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,387.18 and 339.93 is: 509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,387.18 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,387.18 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,387.18 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 471,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,544.10/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.59

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