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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.03, 1,392.78 and 343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.03, 1,392.78 and 343.65 is: 515.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.03 : 1,392.78 = 343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.03/1,392.78 = 343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.03x = 1,392.78 × 343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.03x = 478,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,635.36/929.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.20

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