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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.68, 1,391.04 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.68, 1,391.04 and 350.24 is: 525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.68 : 1,391.04 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.68/1,391.04 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.68x = 1,391.04 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.68x = 487,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,197.85/927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.18

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