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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,389.24 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,389.24 and 341.33 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,389.24 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,389.24 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,389.24 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 474,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,182.34/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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