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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,390.28 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,390.28 and 349.61 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,390.28 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,390.28 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,390.28 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 486,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,047.09/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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