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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.45, 1,396.31 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.45, 1,396.31 and 346.31 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.45 : 1,396.31 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.45/1,396.31 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.45x = 1,396.31 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.45x = 483,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,552.64/931.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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