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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.93, 1,341.39 and 346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.93, 1,341.39 and 346.15 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.93 : 1,341.39 = 346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.93/1,341.39 = 346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.93x = 1,341.39 × 346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.93x = 464,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,317.58/893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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