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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.35, 1,396.13 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.35, 1,396.13 and 346.19 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.35 : 1,396.13 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.35/1,396.13 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.35x = 1,396.13 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.35x = 483,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,317.53/931.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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