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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.01, 1,384.38 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.01, 1,384.38 and 345.75 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.01 : 1,384.38 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.01/1,384.38 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.01x = 1,384.38 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.01x = 478,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,649.39/923.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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