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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.59, 1,386.08 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.59, 1,386.08 and 347.87 is: 521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.59 : 1,386.08 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.59/1,386.08 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.59x = 1,386.08 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.59x = 482,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,178.68/924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.50

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