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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.81, 1,392.39 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.81, 1,392.39 and 352.09 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.81 : 1,392.39 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.81/1,392.39 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.81x = 1,392.39 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.81x = 490,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,248.34/928.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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