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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.72, 1,388.78 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.72, 1,388.78 and 348.60 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.72 : 1,388.78 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.72/1,388.78 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.72x = 1,388.78 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.72x = 484,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,121.76/925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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