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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.28, 1,387.51 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.28, 1,387.51 and 347.75 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.28 : 1,387.51 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.28/1,387.51 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.28x = 1,387.51 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.28x = 482,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,506.60/925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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