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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.50, 1,392.99 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.50, 1,392.99 and 351.54 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.50 : 1,392.99 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.50/1,392.99 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.50x = 1,392.99 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.50x = 489,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,691.70/928.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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