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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.38, 1,398.61 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.38, 1,398.61 and 347.52 is: 521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.38 : 1,398.61 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.38/1,398.61 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.38x = 1,398.61 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.38x = 486,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,050.63/932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.30

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