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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.76, 1,393.28 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.76, 1,393.28 and 351.56 is: 527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.76 : 1,393.28 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.76/1,393.28 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.76x = 1,393.28 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.76x = 489,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,821.52/928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.39

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