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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.50, 1,391.94 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.50, 1,391.94 and 343.38 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.50 : 1,391.94 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.50/1,391.94 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.50x = 1,391.94 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.50x = 477,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,964.36/928.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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