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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.10, 1,386.83 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.10, 1,386.83 and 348.38 is: 522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.10 : 1,386.83 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.10/1,386.83 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.10x = 1,386.83 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.10x = 483,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,136.90/925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.26

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