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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.76, 1,397.20 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.76, 1,397.20 and 346.56 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.76 : 1,397.20 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.76/1,397.20 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.76x = 1,397.20 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.76x = 484,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,213.63/931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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