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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,388.92 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,388.92 and 348.96 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,388.92 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,388.92 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,388.92 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 484,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,677.52/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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