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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.34, 1,398.70 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.34, 1,398.70 and 347.52 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.34 : 1,398.70 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.34/1,398.70 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.34x = 1,398.70 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.34x = 486,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,076.22/932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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