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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.10, 1,387.38 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.10, 1,387.38 and 347.84 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.10 : 1,387.38 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.10/1,387.38 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.10x = 1,387.38 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.10x = 482,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,586.26/925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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