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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.13, 1,398.84 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.13, 1,398.84 and 347.66 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.13 : 1,398.84 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.13/1,398.84 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.13x = 1,398.84 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.13x = 486,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,323.34/932.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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