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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.37, 1,397.61 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.37, 1,397.61 and 346.28 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.37 : 1,397.61 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.37/1,397.61 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.37x = 1,397.61 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.37x = 483,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,957.40/931.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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