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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.05, 1,392.17 and 343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.05, 1,392.17 and 343.21 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.05 : 1,392.17 = 343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.05/1,392.17 = 343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.05x = 1,392.17 × 343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.05x = 477,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,802.76/928.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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