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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.10, 1,390.17 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.10, 1,390.17 and 342.07 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.10 : 1,390.17 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.10/1,390.17 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.10x = 1,390.17 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.10x = 475,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,535.45/927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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