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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.22, 1,389.53 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.22, 1,389.53 and 349.10 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.22 : 1,389.53 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.22/1,389.53 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.22x = 1,389.53 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.22x = 485,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,077.98/926.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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