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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.78, 1,392.90 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.78, 1,392.90 and 351.52 is: 527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.78 : 1,392.90 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.78/1,392.90 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.78x = 1,392.90 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.78x = 489,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,632.21/928.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.18

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