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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.98, 1,387.98 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.98, 1,387.98 and 348.72 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.98 : 1,387.98 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.98/1,387.98 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.98x = 1,387.98 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.98x = 484,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,016.39/925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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