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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.16, 1,385.34 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.16, 1,385.34 and 346.04 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.16 : 1,385.34 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.16/1,385.34 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.16x = 1,385.34 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.16x = 479,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,383.05/923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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