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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,387.20 and 347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,387.20 and 347.62 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,387.20 = 347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,387.20 = 347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,387.20 × 347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 482,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,218.46/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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