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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.82, 1,393.94 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.82, 1,393.94 and 344.18 is: 516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.82 : 1,393.94 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.82/1,393.94 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.82x = 1,393.94 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.82x = 479,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,762.81/928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.53

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