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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,389.44 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,389.44 and 349.12 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,389.44 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,389.44 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,389.44 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 485,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,081.29/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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