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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,388.62 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,388.62 and 348.76 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,388.62 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,388.62 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,388.62 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 484,295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,295.11/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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