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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.80, 1,390.86 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.80, 1,390.86 and 350.52 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.80 : 1,390.86 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.80/1,390.86 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.80x = 1,390.86 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.80x = 487,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,524.25/927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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