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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.49, 1,386.92 and 347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.49, 1,386.92 and 347.77 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.49 : 1,386.92 = 347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.49/1,386.92 = 347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.49x = 1,386.92 × 347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.49x = 482,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,329.17/924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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