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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.94, 1,393.92 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.94, 1,393.92 and 344.40 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.94 : 1,393.92 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.94/1,393.92 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.94x = 1,393.92 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.94x = 480,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,066.05/929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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