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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.20, 1,390.94 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.20, 1,390.94 and 350.12 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.20 : 1,390.94 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.20/1,390.94 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.20x = 1,390.94 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.20x = 486,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,995.91/927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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