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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,394.83 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930, 1,394.83 and 344.91 is: 517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 1,394.83 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/1,394.83 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 1,394.83 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 481,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,090.82/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.30

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