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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,390.16 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,390.16 and 350.60 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,390.16 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,390.16 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,390.16 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 487,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,381.39/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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