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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,390.02 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,390.02 and 349.14 is: 523.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,390.02 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,390.02 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,390.02 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 485,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,311.58/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.94

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