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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.96, 1,389 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.96, 1,389 and 349.52 is: 523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.96 : 1,389 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.96/1,389 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.96x = 1,389 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.96x = 485,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,483.28/926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.74

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