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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,389.96 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,389.96 and 341.69 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,389.96 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,389.96 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,389.96 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 474,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,938.91/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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