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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.35, 1,388.70 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.35, 1,388.70 and 348.82 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.35 : 1,388.70 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.35/1,388.70 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.35x = 1,388.70 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.35x = 484,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,399.39/926.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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