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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,341 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,341 and 345.96 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,341 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,341 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,341 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 463,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,932.36/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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