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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.51, 1,391.13 and 350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.51, 1,391.13 and 350.25 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.51 : 1,391.13 = 350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.51/1,391.13 = 350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.51x = 1,391.13 × 350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.51x = 487,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,243.28/927.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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