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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.92, 1,396.22 and 346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.92, 1,396.22 and 346.21 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.92 : 1,396.22 = 346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.92/1,396.22 = 346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.92x = 1,396.22 × 346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.92x = 483,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,376.61/930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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