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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.01, 1,384.61 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.01, 1,384.61 and 338.19 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.01 : 1,384.61 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.01/1,384.61 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.01x = 1,384.61 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.01x = 468,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,261.26/923.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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