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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.09, 1,388.33 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.09, 1,388.33 and 348.56 is: 522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.09 : 1,388.33 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.09/1,388.33 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.09x = 1,388.33 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.09x = 483,918.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,918.03/926.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.54

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