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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,389.12 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,389.12 and 349.20 is: 523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,389.12 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,389.12 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,389.12 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 485,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,080.70/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.45

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