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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,389.42 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,389.42 and 348.84 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,389.42 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,389.42 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,389.42 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 484,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,685.27/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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