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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.35, 1,393.13 and 344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.35, 1,393.13 and 344.19 is: 515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.35 : 1,393.13 = 344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.35/1,393.13 = 344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.35x = 1,393.13 × 344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.35x = 479,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,492.73/929.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.94

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