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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.40, 1,399.29 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.40, 1,399.29 and 347.94 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.40 : 1,399.29 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.40/1,399.29 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.40x = 1,399.29 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.40x = 486,868.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,868.96/932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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