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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.46, 1,389.66 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.46, 1,389.66 and 349.32 is: 523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.46 : 1,389.66 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.46/1,389.66 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.46x = 1,389.66 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.46x = 485,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,436.03/926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.97

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