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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,387.20 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,387.20 and 347.28 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,387.20 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,387.20 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,387.20 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 481,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,746.82/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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