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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.86, 1,396.88 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.86, 1,396.88 and 346.68 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.86 : 1,396.88 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.86/1,396.88 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.86x = 1,396.88 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.86x = 484,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,270.36/931.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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