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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.15, 1,392.56 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.15, 1,392.56 and 343.33 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.15 : 1,392.56 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.15/1,392.56 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.15x = 1,392.56 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.15x = 478,103.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,103.71/928.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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