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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.58, 1,391.74 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.58, 1,391.74 and 350.50 is: 525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.58 : 1,391.74 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.58/1,391.74 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.58x = 1,391.74 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.58x = 487,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,804.87/927.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.89

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