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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.32, 1,392.48 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.32, 1,392.48 and 343.32 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.32 : 1,392.48 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.32/1,392.48 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.32x = 1,392.48 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.32x = 478,066.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,066.23/928.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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