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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.06, 1,383.73 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.06, 1,383.73 and 345.50 is: 517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.06 : 1,383.73 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.06/1,383.73 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.06x = 1,383.73 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.06x = 478,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,078.72/923.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.93

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