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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.67, 1,387.68 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.67, 1,387.68 and 340.54 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.67 : 1,387.68 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.67/1,387.68 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.67x = 1,387.68 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.67x = 472,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,553.61/925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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