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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.39, 1,391.78 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.39, 1,391.78 and 342.96 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.39 : 1,391.78 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.39/1,391.78 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.39x = 1,391.78 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.39x = 477,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,324.87/927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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