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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.57, 1,396.97 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.57, 1,396.97 and 346.61 is: 519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.57 : 1,396.97 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.57/1,396.97 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.57x = 1,396.97 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.57x = 484,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,195.05/931.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.77

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