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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.50, 1,391.08 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.50, 1,391.08 and 342.41 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.50 : 1,391.08 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.50/1,391.08 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.50x = 1,391.08 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.50x = 476,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,319.70/927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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