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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.38, 1,389.39 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.38, 1,389.39 and 276.94 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.38 : 1,389.39 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.38/1,389.39 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.38x = 1,389.39 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.38x = 384,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,777.67/926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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