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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.95, 1,389.97 and 349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.95, 1,389.97 and 349.87 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.95 : 1,389.97 = 349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.95/1,389.97 = 349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.95x = 1,389.97 × 349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.95x = 486,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,300.98/926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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