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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.34, 1,389.77 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.34, 1,389.77 and 341.52 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.34 : 1,389.77 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.34/1,389.77 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.34x = 1,389.77 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.34x = 474,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,634.25/926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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