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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,389.25 and 341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,389.25 and 341.21 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,389.25 = 341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,389.25 = 341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,389.25 × 341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 474,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,029.89/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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