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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.75, 1,396.37 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.75, 1,396.37 and 346.06 is: 519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.75 : 1,396.37 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.75/1,396.37 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.75x = 1,396.37 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.75x = 483,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,230.41/930.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.19

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