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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.85, 1,393.88 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.85, 1,393.88 and 344.69 is: 516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.85 : 1,393.88 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.85/1,393.88 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.85x = 1,393.88 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.85x = 480,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,447.80/929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.69

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