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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.73, 1,393.84 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.73, 1,393.84 and 344.36 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.73 : 1,393.84 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.73/1,393.84 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.73x = 1,393.84 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.73x = 479,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,978.82/929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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