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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.41, 1,391.73 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.41, 1,391.73 and 351.15 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.41 : 1,391.73 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.41/1,391.73 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.41x = 1,391.73 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.41x = 488,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,705.99/928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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