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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.58, 1,390 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.58, 1,390 and 341.88 is: 512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.58 : 1,390 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.58/1,390 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.58x = 1,390 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.58x = 475,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,213.20/926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.87

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