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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.35, 1,391.63 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.35, 1,391.63 and 343.19 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.35 : 1,391.63 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.35/1,391.63 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.35x = 1,391.63 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.35x = 477,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,584.83/928.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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