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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.94, 1,390.42 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.94, 1,390.42 and 242.94 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.94 : 1,390.42 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.94/1,390.42 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.94x = 1,390.42 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.94x = 337,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,788.63/926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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