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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.28, 1,392.96 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.28, 1,392.96 and 351.20 is: 527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.28 : 1,392.96 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.28/1,392.96 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.28x = 1,392.96 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.28x = 489,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,207.55/928.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.00

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