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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,391.18 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,391.18 and 342.50 is: 513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,391.18 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,391.18 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,391.18 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 476,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,470.48/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.82

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