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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,387.16 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,387.16 and 347.52 is: 521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,387.16 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,387.16 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,387.16 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 482,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,065.84/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.36

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