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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.08, 1,387.73 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.08, 1,387.73 and 340.01 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.08 : 1,387.73 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.08/1,387.73 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.08x = 1,387.73 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.08x = 471,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,846.40/925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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