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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.25, 1,396.92 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.25, 1,396.92 and 346.40 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.25 : 1,396.92 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.25/1,396.92 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.25x = 1,396.92 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.25x = 483,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,895.60/931.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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