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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,246.26 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831, 1,246.26 and 344.16 is: 516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831 : 1,246.26 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831/1,246.26 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831x = 1,246.26 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831x = 428,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,912.84/831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.14

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