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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.08, 1,384.78 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.08, 1,384.78 and 345.96 is: 519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.08 : 1,384.78 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.08/1,384.78 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.08x = 1,384.78 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.08x = 479,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,078.49/923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.00

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