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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,390.05 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,390.05 and 349.18 is: 523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,390.05 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,390.05 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,390.05 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 485,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,374.18/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.99

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