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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.39, 1,394.78 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.39, 1,394.78 and 344.93 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.39 : 1,394.78 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.39/1,394.78 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.39x = 1,394.78 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.39x = 481,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,092.77/929.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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