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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.60, 1,394 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.60, 1,394 and 352.48 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.60 : 1,394 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.60/1,394 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.60x = 1,394 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.60x = 491,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,357.12/929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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