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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.25, 1,392.02 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.25, 1,392.02 and 343.18 is: 514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.25 : 1,392.02 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.25/1,392.02 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.25x = 1,392.02 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.25x = 477,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,713.42/928.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.64

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