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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.08, 1,396.15 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.08, 1,396.15 and 346.06 is: 518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.08 : 1,396.15 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.08/1,396.15 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.08x = 1,396.15 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.08x = 483,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,154.50/931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.92

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