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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.51, 1,387.88 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.51, 1,387.88 and 340.32 is: 510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.51 : 1,387.88 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.51/1,387.88 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.51x = 1,387.88 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.51x = 472,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,323.32/925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.34

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