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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.50, 1,394.08 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.50, 1,394.08 and 344.42 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.50 : 1,394.08 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.50/1,394.08 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.50x = 1,394.08 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.50x = 480,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,149.03/929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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