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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.82, 1,395.44 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.82, 1,395.44 and 345.18 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.82 : 1,395.44 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.82/1,395.44 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.82x = 1,395.44 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.82x = 481,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,677.98/929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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