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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.28, 1,387.38 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.28, 1,387.38 and 348.20 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.28 : 1,387.38 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.28/1,387.38 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.28x = 1,387.38 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.28x = 483,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,085.72/925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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