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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,397.72 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,397.72 and 347.20 is: 520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,397.72 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,397.72 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,397.72 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 485,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,288.38/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.74

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