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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.18, 1,389.50 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.18, 1,389.50 and 276.92 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.18 : 1,389.50 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.18/1,389.50 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.18x = 1,389.50 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.18x = 384,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,772.53/926.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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