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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,398.55 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,398.55 and 347.48 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,398.55 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,398.55 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,398.55 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 485,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,968.15/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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