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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.49, 1,390.02 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.49, 1,390.02 and 371.20 is: 556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.49 : 1,390.02 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.49/1,390.02 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.49x = 1,390.02 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.49x = 515,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,968.47/926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.91

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