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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.12, 1,397.23 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.12, 1,397.23 and 346.02 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.12 : 1,397.23 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.12/1,397.23 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.12x = 1,397.23 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.12x = 483,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,470.39/931.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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