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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.21, 1,385.17 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.21, 1,385.17 and 346.13 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.21 : 1,385.17 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.21/1,385.17 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.21x = 1,385.17 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.21x = 479,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,448.89/923.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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