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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.04, 1,397.61 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.04, 1,397.61 and 347.13 is: 520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.04 : 1,397.61 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.04/1,397.61 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.04x = 1,397.61 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.04x = 485,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,152.36/932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.53

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