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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,395.16 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,395.16 and 352.58 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,395.16 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,395.16 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,395.16 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 491,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,905.51/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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