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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.57, 1,398.47 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.57, 1,398.47 and 347.60 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.57 : 1,398.47 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.57/1,398.47 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.57x = 1,398.47 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.57x = 486,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,109.93/932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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