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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,388.88 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,388.88 and 341.01 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,388.88 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,388.88 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,388.88 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 473,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,621.97/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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