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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.35, 1,394.02 and 344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.35, 1,394.02 and 344.53 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.35 : 1,394.02 = 344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.35/1,394.02 = 344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.35x = 1,394.02 × 344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.35x = 480,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,283.88/930.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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