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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,389.48 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,389.48 and 348.72 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,389.48 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,389.48 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,389.48 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 484,539.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,539.47/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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