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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.80, 1,397.66 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.80, 1,397.66 and 346.80 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.80 : 1,397.66 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.80/1,397.66 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.80x = 1,397.66 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.80x = 484,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,706.75/931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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