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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,388.57 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,388.57 and 348.21 is: 522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,388.57 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,388.57 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,388.57 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 483,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,512.22/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.53

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