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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.83, 1,387.52 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.83, 1,387.52 and 347.75 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.83 : 1,387.52 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.83/1,387.52 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.83x = 1,387.52 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.83x = 482,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,508.34/924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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