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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,389.22 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,389.22 and 348.89 is: 523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,389.22 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,389.22 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,389.22 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 484,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,688.87/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.18

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