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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.50, 1,394.25 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.50, 1,394.25 and 352.60 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.50 : 1,394.25 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.50/1,394.25 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.50x = 1,394.25 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.50x = 491,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,612.55/929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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