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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.32, 1,390.03 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.32, 1,390.03 and 341.73 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.32 : 1,390.03 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.32/1,390.03 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.32x = 1,390.03 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.32x = 475,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,014.10/926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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