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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.25, 1,398.42 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.25, 1,398.42 and 347.40 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.25 : 1,398.42 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.25/1,398.42 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.25x = 1,398.42 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.25x = 485,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,811.11/932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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