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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.58, 1,341.92 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.58, 1,341.92 and 346.72 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.58 : 1,341.92 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.58/1,341.92 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.58x = 1,341.92 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.58x = 465,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,270.50/894.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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