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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.61, 1,396.04 and 345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.61, 1,396.04 and 345.53 is: 518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.61 : 1,396.04 = 345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.61/1,396.04 = 345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.61x = 1,396.04 × 345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.61x = 482,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,375.46/930.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.35

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