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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,391.90 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,391.90 and 351 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,391.90 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,391.90 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,391.90 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 488,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,556.90/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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