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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.98, 1,389.67 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.98, 1,389.67 and 341.53 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.98 : 1,389.67 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.98/1,389.67 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.98x = 1,389.67 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.98x = 474,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,614.00/925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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