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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.35, 1,393.20 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.35, 1,393.20 and 351.82 is: 527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.35 : 1,393.20 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.35/1,393.20 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.35x = 1,393.20 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.35x = 490,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,155.62/929.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.42

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