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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.51, 1,393.86 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.51, 1,393.86 and 351.98 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.51 : 1,393.86 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.51/1,393.86 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.51x = 1,393.86 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.51x = 490,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,618.26/929.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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