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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.61, 1,396.91 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.61, 1,396.91 and 346.59 is: 519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.61 : 1,396.91 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.61/1,396.91 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.61x = 1,396.91 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.61x = 484,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,155.90/931.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.70

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