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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.01, 1,389.42 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.01, 1,389.42 and 348.75 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.01 : 1,389.42 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.01/1,389.42 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.01x = 1,389.42 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.01x = 484,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,560.23/926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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