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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.32, 1,387.02 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.32, 1,387.02 and 347.20 is: 521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.32 : 1,387.02 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.32/1,387.02 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.32x = 1,387.02 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.32x = 481,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,573.34/924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.00

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