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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.33, 1,384.96 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.33, 1,384.96 and 338.46 is: 507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.33 : 1,384.96 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.33/1,384.96 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.33x = 1,384.96 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.33x = 468,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,753.56/923.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.68

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