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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.09, 1,384.64 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.09, 1,384.64 and 338.51 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.09 : 1,384.64 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.09/1,384.64 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.09x = 1,384.64 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.09x = 468,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,705.87/923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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