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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.68, 1,392.66 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.68, 1,392.66 and 343.59 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.68 : 1,392.66 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.68/1,392.66 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.68x = 1,392.66 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.68x = 478,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,504.05/928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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