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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.18, 1,341.50 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.18, 1,341.50 and 346.22 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.18 : 1,341.50 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.18/1,341.50 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.18x = 1,341.50 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.18x = 464,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,454.13/894.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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