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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,391.18 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,391.18 and 349.88 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,391.18 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,391.18 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,391.18 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 486,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,737.35/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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