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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.70, 1,391.43 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.70, 1,391.43 and 350.50 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.70 : 1,391.43 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.70/1,391.43 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.70x = 1,391.43 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.70x = 487,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,696.22/927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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