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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.21, 1,386.50 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.21, 1,386.50 and 347.09 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.21 : 1,386.50 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.21/1,386.50 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.21x = 1,386.50 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.21x = 481,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,231.62/924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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