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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.18, 1,384.90 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.18, 1,384.90 and 346 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.18 : 1,384.90 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.18/1,384.90 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.18x = 1,384.90 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.18x = 479,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,175.40/923.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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