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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,384.65 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,384.65 and 346.02 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,384.65 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,384.65 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,384.65 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 479,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,116.59/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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