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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.64, 1,388.10 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.64, 1,388.10 and 340.52 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.64 : 1,388.10 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.64/1,388.10 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.64x = 1,388.10 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.64x = 472,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,675.81/925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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