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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,393.92 and 352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,393.92 and 352.17 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,393.92 = 352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,393.92 = 352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,393.92 × 352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 490,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,896.81/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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