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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.10, 1,392.74 and 343.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.10, 1,392.74 and 343.94 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.10 : 1,392.74 = 343.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.10/1,392.74 = 343.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.10x = 1,392.74 × 343.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.10x = 479,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,019.00/929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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