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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.15, 1,389.22 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.15, 1,389.22 and 341.57 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.15 : 1,389.22 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.15/1,389.22 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.15x = 1,389.22 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.15x = 474,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,518.49/926.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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