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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.03, 1,395.78 and 345.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.03, 1,395.78 and 345.65 is: 518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.03 : 1,395.78 = 345.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.03/1,395.78 = 345.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.03x = 1,395.78 × 345.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.03x = 482,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,451.36/931.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.19

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