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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,386.84 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,386.84 and 347.28 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,386.84 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,386.84 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,386.84 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 481,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,621.80/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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