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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,394.12 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,394.12 and 352.72 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,394.12 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,394.12 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,394.12 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 491,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,734.01/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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