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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,387.73 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,387.73 and 347.90 is: 521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,387.73 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,387.73 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,387.73 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 482,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,785.20/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.84

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