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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,387.24 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,387.24 and 347.56 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,387.24 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,387.24 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,387.24 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 482,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,149.13/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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