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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.78, 1,395.23 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.78, 1,395.23 and 345.20 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.78 : 1,395.23 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.78/1,395.23 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.78x = 1,395.23 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.78x = 481,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,635.16/929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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