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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.15, 1,389.48 and 341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.15, 1,389.48 and 341.61 is: 511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.15 : 1,389.48 = 341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.15/1,389.48 = 341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.15x = 1,389.48 × 341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.15x = 474,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,660.26/927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.96

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