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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,387.44 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,387.44 and 347.88 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,387.44 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,387.44 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,387.44 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 482,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,662.63/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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