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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,390.52 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,390.52 and 342.47 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,390.52 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,390.52 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,390.52 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 476,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,202.72/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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