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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.38, 1,342.08 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.38, 1,342.08 and 346.62 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.38 : 1,342.08 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.38/1,342.08 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.38x = 1,342.08 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.38x = 465,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,191.77/894.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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