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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.68, 1,341.52 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.68, 1,341.52 and 346.40 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.68 : 1,341.52 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.68/1,341.52 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.68x = 1,341.52 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.68x = 464,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,702.53/894.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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