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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.63, 1,389.94 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.63, 1,389.94 and 242.63 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.63 : 1,389.94 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.63/1,389.94 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.63x = 1,389.94 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.63x = 337,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,241.14/926.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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