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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,388.52 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,388.52 and 348.20 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,388.52 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,388.52 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,388.52 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 483,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,482.66/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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