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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.19, 1,386.50 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.19, 1,386.50 and 347.06 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.19 : 1,386.50 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.19/1,386.50 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.19x = 1,386.50 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.19x = 481,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,200.42/924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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