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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.45, 1,393.37 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.45, 1,393.37 and 343.80 is: 515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.45 : 1,393.37 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.45/1,393.37 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.45x = 1,393.37 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.45x = 479,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,047.50/928.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.97

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