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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.92, 1,392.42 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.92, 1,392.42 and 343.33 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.92 : 1,392.42 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.92/1,392.42 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.92x = 1,392.42 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.92x = 478,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,059.56/927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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