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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.29, 1,390.97 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.29, 1,390.97 and 342.32 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.29 : 1,390.97 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.29/1,390.97 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.29x = 1,390.97 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.29x = 476,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,158.62/927.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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