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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.57, 1,398.46 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.57, 1,398.46 and 347.61 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.57 : 1,398.46 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.57/1,398.46 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.57x = 1,398.46 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.57x = 486,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,118.68/932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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