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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.86, 1,390.53 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.86, 1,390.53 and 349.74 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.86 : 1,390.53 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.86/1,390.53 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.86x = 1,390.53 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.86x = 486,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,323.96/926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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