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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.10, 1,391.49 and 342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.10, 1,391.49 and 342.81 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.10 : 1,391.49 = 342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.10/1,391.49 = 342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.10x = 1,391.49 × 342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.10x = 477,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,016.69/928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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