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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.66, 1,399.00 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.66, 1,399.00 and 347.67 is: 521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.66 : 1,399.00 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.66/1,399.00 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.66x = 1,399.00 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.66x = 486,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,385.20/932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.50

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