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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,390.17 and 341.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,390.17 and 341.83 is: 512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,390.17 = 341.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,390.17 = 341.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,390.17 × 341.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 475,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,201.58/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.95

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