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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.97, 1,391.14 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.97, 1,391.14 and 350.44 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.97 : 1,391.14 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.97/1,391.14 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.97x = 1,391.14 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.97x = 487,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,508.06/927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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