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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,388.67 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,388.67 and 348.25 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,388.67 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,388.67 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,388.67 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 483,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,604.33/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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