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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.05, 1,388.58 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.05, 1,388.58 and 340.90 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.05 : 1,388.58 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.05/1,388.58 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.05x = 1,388.58 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.05x = 473,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,359.98/926.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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