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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.63, 1,387.14 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.63, 1,387.14 and 347.50 is: 521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.63 : 1,387.14 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.63/1,387.14 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.63x = 1,387.14 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.63x = 482,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,031.15/924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.32

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