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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.55, 1,386.77 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.55, 1,386.77 and 347.38 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.55 : 1,386.77 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.55/1,386.77 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.55x = 1,386.77 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.55x = 481,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,736.16/924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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