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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.36, 1,342.06 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.36, 1,342.06 and 346.52 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.36 : 1,342.06 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.36/1,342.06 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.36x = 1,342.06 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.36x = 465,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,050.63/894.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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