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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,389.11 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,389.11 and 276.95 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,389.11 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,389.11 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,389.11 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 384,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,705.68/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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