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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.00, 1,384.50 and 345.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.00, 1,384.50 and 345.47 is: 518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.00 : 1,384.50 = 345.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.00/1,384.50 = 345.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.00x = 1,384.50 × 345.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.00x = 478,301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,301.48/923.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.20

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