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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.58, 1,387.23 and 347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.58, 1,387.23 and 347.86 is: 521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.58 : 1,387.23 = 347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.58/1,387.23 = 347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.58x = 1,387.23 × 347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.58x = 482,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,561.83/924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.93

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