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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.14, 1,390.56 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.14, 1,390.56 and 349.88 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.14 : 1,390.56 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.14/1,390.56 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.14x = 1,390.56 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.14x = 486,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,529.13/927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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