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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.26, 1,389.38 and 371.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.26, 1,389.38 and 371.21 is: 556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.26 : 1,389.38 = 371.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.26/1,389.38 = 371.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.26x = 1,389.38 × 371.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.26x = 515,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,751.75/926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.81

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