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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.52, 1,393.56 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.52, 1,393.56 and 344.20 is: 516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.52 : 1,393.56 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.52/1,393.56 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.52x = 1,393.56 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.52x = 479,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,663.35/929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.03

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