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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.10, 1,392.99 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.10, 1,392.99 and 343.81 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.10 : 1,392.99 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.10/1,392.99 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.10x = 1,392.99 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.10x = 478,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,923.89/929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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