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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.57, 1,395.06 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.57, 1,395.06 and 344.93 is: 517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.57 : 1,395.06 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.57/1,395.06 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.57x = 1,395.06 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.57x = 481,201.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,201.53/929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.66

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