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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.56, 1,393.24 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.56, 1,393.24 and 351.60 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.56 : 1,393.24 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.56/1,393.24 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.56x = 1,393.24 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.56x = 489,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,863.18/928.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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