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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.49, 1,387 and 347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.49, 1,387 and 347.41 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.49 : 1,387 = 347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.49/1,387 = 347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.49x = 1,387 × 347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.49x = 481,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,854.20/924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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