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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.22, 1,394.42 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.22, 1,394.42 and 344.79 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.22 : 1,394.42 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.22/1,394.42 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.22x = 1,394.42 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.22x = 480,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,780.35/930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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