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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.78, 1,386.36 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.78, 1,386.36 and 347.25 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.78 : 1,386.36 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.78/1,386.36 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.78x = 1,386.36 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.78x = 481,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,413.51/924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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