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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,388.82 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,388.82 and 276.80 is: 415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,388.82 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,388.82 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,388.82 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 384,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,425.38/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.04

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