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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,385.70 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,385.70 and 346.28 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,385.70 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,385.70 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,385.70 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 479,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,840.20/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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