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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.30, 1,385.15 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.30, 1,385.15 and 346.17 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.30 : 1,385.15 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.30/1,385.15 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.30x = 1,385.15 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.30x = 479,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,495.64/923.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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