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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.58, 1,393.24 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.58, 1,393.24 and 351.50 is: 527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.58 : 1,393.24 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.58/1,393.24 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.58x = 1,393.24 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.58x = 489,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,723.86/928.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.39

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