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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,388.61 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,388.61 and 348.75 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,388.61 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,388.61 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,388.61 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 484,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,277.74/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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