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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.46, 1,391.16 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.46, 1,391.16 and 350.32 is: 525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.46 : 1,391.16 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.46/1,391.16 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.46x = 1,391.16 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.46x = 487,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,351.17/927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.47

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