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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.19, 1,388 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.19, 1,388 and 348.06 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.19 : 1,388 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.19/1,388 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.19x = 1,388 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.19x = 483,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,107.28/925.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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