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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.47, 1,388.41 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.47, 1,388.41 and 348.34 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.47 : 1,388.41 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.47/1,388.41 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.47x = 1,388.41 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.47x = 483,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,638.74/925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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