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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,387.80 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,387.80 and 348.40 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.36 : 1,387.80 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.36/1,387.80 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.36x = 1,387.80 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.36x = 483,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,509.52/925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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