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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,388.88 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,388.88 and 348.80 is: 523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,388.88 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,388.88 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,388.88 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 484,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,441.34/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.13

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