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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.43, 1,397.35 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.43, 1,397.35 and 346.34 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.43 : 1,397.35 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.43/1,397.35 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.43x = 1,397.35 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.43x = 483,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,962.13/931.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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