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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.32, 1,393.98 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.32, 1,393.98 and 344.32 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.32 : 1,393.98 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.32/1,393.98 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.32x = 1,393.98 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.32x = 479,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,975.19/929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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