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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926, 1,388.76 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926, 1,388.76 and 341.30 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926 : 1,388.76 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926/1,388.76 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926x = 1,388.76 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926x = 473,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,983.79/926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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