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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.93, 1,387.08 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.93, 1,387.08 and 347.67 is: 521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.93 : 1,387.08 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.93/1,387.08 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.93x = 1,387.08 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.93x = 482,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,246.10/924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.39

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