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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.27, 1,385.10 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.27, 1,385.10 and 338.24 is: 507.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.27 : 1,385.10 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.27/1,385.10 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.27x = 1,385.10 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.27x = 468,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,499.69/923.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.44

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