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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.12, 1,397.66 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.12, 1,397.66 and 347.09 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.12 : 1,397.66 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.12/1,397.66 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.12x = 1,397.66 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.12x = 485,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,113.81/932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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