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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,388.66 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,388.66 and 309.50 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,388.66 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,388.66 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,388.66 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 429,790.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,790.27/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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