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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.16, 1,397.05 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.16, 1,397.05 and 346.48 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.16 : 1,397.05 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.16/1,397.05 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.16x = 1,397.05 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.16x = 484,045.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,045.53/931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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