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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.63, 1,394.78 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.63, 1,394.78 and 352.50 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.63 : 1,394.78 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.63/1,394.78 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.63x = 1,394.78 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.63x = 491,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,658.19/929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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