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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.09, 1,392.18 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.09, 1,392.18 and 343.09 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.09 : 1,392.18 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.09/1,392.18 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.09x = 1,392.18 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.09x = 477,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,643.04/928.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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