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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,340.15 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,340.15 and 346.01 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,340.15 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,340.15 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,340.15 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 463,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,709.52/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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