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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,391.09 and 342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,391.09 and 342.73 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,391.09 = 342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,391.09 = 342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,391.09 × 342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 476,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,765.65/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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