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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.49, 1,389.84 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.49, 1,389.84 and 333.45 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.49 : 1,389.84 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.49/1,389.84 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.49x = 1,389.84 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.49x = 463,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,442.15/926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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