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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.34, 1,385.26 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.34, 1,385.26 and 346.26 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.34 : 1,385.26 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.34/1,385.26 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.34x = 1,385.26 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.34x = 479,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,660.13/923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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