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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,390.38 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,390.38 and 350.02 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,390.38 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,390.38 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,390.38 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 486,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,660.81/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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