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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.18, 1,391.52 and 342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.18, 1,391.52 and 342.81 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.18 : 1,391.52 = 342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.18/1,391.52 = 342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.18x = 1,391.52 × 342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.18x = 477,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,030.24/928.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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