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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.36, 1,341.92 and 346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.36, 1,341.92 and 346.93 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.36 : 1,341.92 = 346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.36/1,341.92 = 346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.36x = 1,341.92 × 346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.36x = 465,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,552.31/894.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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