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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.35, 1,384.66 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.35, 1,384.66 and 346.27 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.35 : 1,384.66 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.35/1,384.66 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.35x = 1,384.66 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.35x = 479,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,466.22/923.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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