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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.17, 1,386.93 and 340.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.17, 1,386.93 and 340.03 is: 509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.17 : 1,386.93 = 340.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.17/1,386.93 = 340.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.17x = 1,386.93 × 340.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.17x = 471,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,597.81/925.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.74

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