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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.01, 1,388.97 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.01, 1,388.97 and 310.14 is: 465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.01 : 1,388.97 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.01/1,388.97 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.01x = 1,388.97 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.01x = 430,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,775.16/926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.19

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