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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.93, 1,395.45 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.93, 1,395.45 and 345.35 is: 518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.93 : 1,395.45 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.93/1,395.45 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.93x = 1,395.45 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.93x = 481,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,911.68/929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.22

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