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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.48, 1,393.21 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.48, 1,393.21 and 343.98 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.48 : 1,393.21 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.48/1,393.21 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.48x = 1,393.21 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.48x = 479,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,240.74/929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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