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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.08, 1,389.34 and 276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.08, 1,389.34 and 276.83 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.08 : 1,389.34 = 276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.08/1,389.34 = 276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.08x = 1,389.34 × 276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.08x = 384,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,609.61/926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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