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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.95, 1,391.47 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.95, 1,391.47 and 350.87 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.95 : 1,391.47 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.95/1,391.47 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.95x = 1,391.47 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.95x = 488,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,225.08/927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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