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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.50, 1,388.32 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.50, 1,388.32 and 348.40 is: 522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.50 : 1,388.32 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.50/1,388.32 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.50x = 1,388.32 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.50x = 483,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,690.69/925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.63

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