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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.98, 1,341.16 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.98, 1,341.16 and 346.31 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.98 : 1,341.16 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.98/1,341.16 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.98x = 1,341.16 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.98x = 464,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,457.12/893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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