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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,384.96 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,384.96 and 346.56 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,384.96 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,384.96 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,384.96 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 479,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,971.74/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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