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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.50, 1,389.82 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.50, 1,389.82 and 349.40 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.50 : 1,389.82 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.50/1,389.82 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.50x = 1,389.82 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.50x = 485,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,603.11/926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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