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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.03, 1,391.09 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.03, 1,391.09 and 342.44 is: 513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.03 : 1,391.09 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.03/1,391.09 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.03x = 1,391.09 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.03x = 476,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,366.63/927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.86

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