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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.63, 1,386.81 and 347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.63, 1,386.81 and 347.51 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.63 : 1,386.81 = 347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.63/1,386.81 = 347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.63x = 1,386.81 × 347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.63x = 481,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,923.41/924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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