Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931, 1,396.74 and 346
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 931, 1,396.74 and 346 is: 519.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931 : 1,396.74 = 346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931/1,396.74 = 346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931x = 1,396.74 × 346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931x = 483,272.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,272.04/931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519.09
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