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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.41, 1,390.23 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.41, 1,390.23 and 350.15 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.41 : 1,390.23 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.41/1,390.23 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.41x = 1,390.23 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.41x = 486,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,782.08/927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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