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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,392.34 and 343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,392.34 and 343.41 is: 514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,392.34 = 343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,392.34 = 343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,392.34 × 343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 478,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,138.04/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.56

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