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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.98, 1,395.21 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.98, 1,395.21 and 352.54 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.98 : 1,395.21 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.98/1,395.21 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.98x = 1,395.21 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.98x = 491,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,867.33/929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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