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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.91, 1,389.57 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.91, 1,389.57 and 371.27 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.91 : 1,389.57 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.91/1,389.57 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.91x = 1,389.57 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.91x = 515,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,898.71/926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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