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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,384.36 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,384.36 and 345.48 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,384.36 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,384.36 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,384.36 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 478,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,268.69/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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