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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,385.55 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,385.55 and 346.44 is: 519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,385.55 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,385.55 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,385.55 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 480,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,008.21/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.76

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