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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.92, 1,393.22 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.92, 1,393.22 and 344.20 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.92 : 1,393.22 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.92/1,393.22 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.92x = 1,393.22 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.92x = 479,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,543.70/928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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